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Student Trainee (Talent Acquisition Optimization Project)

Executive Office of the President

Office of Management and Budget

Management and Operations Division (MOD)

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Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

With this opportunity, you will be supporting a digital design-based project.

Learn more about this agency

Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

With this opportunity, you will be supporting a digital design-based project.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 08/03/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 3, 2026

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0 - $0 without compensation Pay scale & grade

GS 00

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Part-time - varies from 8 - 20 hours per week Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Internships

Occupations and job series

• 0099 General Student Trainee

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number EOP-OMB-13001128-26-NR-IN Control number 876238800

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Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

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Students who are enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

Duties

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In the Student Trainee (Talent Acquisition Optimization Project), your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:

• Designs New Employee Welcome Handbook.
• Creates Digitized Hiring Manager Toolkit.
• Designs flyers, social media posts, or "day-in-the-life" content to showcase OMBs culture and real-world impact.
• Engages with peers and team members to obtain knowledge needed to complete projects.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records for all assigned projects.
• Participates in team meetings and collaborating with colleagues.
• Presents findings for projects and assignments.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities.
• Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.
• Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
• Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
• Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.
• Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.
• You must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.
• You will be required to report to an EOP assigned office.

Qualifications

Applicants will be assessed individually based on the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the project.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to:

• Manage multiple priorities and track project milestones to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Utilize common office automation software, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), SharePoint, and similar collaboration tools.
• Design and develop professional recruitment and marketing materials using Canva, Adobe Express, or comparable platforms.
• Leverage social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Handshake, to promote recruitment initiatives.
• Develop effective communications and public relations materials, such as flyers and promotional content; and plan, coordinate, and support recruitment and outreach events.
• Navigate ambiguity, and adapt to evolving project requirements and organizational priorities.
• Adapt quickly and proactively learn new concepts, tools, and processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate information clearly through strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications not required: Students majoring in human resources, human capital, business administration, organizational leadership, digital media & design or related field.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

When the Executive Office of the President completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining qualified candidates may be shared with additional federal agencies. Please opt -in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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This is an unpaid volunteer experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Benefits

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This is an unpaid volunteer experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.

Required documents

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing:

• Your work experience to include start and end dates.
• Education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance.
• Any knowledge, skills or abilities youve gained through education that relate to the project.

2. Proof of current enrollment not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution (letter from institution or transcript is acceptable).

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV Address Office of Management and Budget

725 17th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20503

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position.

After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing:

• Your work experience to include start and end dates.
• Education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance.
• Any knowledge, skills or abilities youve gained through education that relate to the project.

2. Proof of current enrollment not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution (letter from institution or transcript is acceptable).

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

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Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV Address Office of Management and Budget

725 17th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20503

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position.

After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Office of Management and Budget

Begin a challenging and exciting career with the Executive Office of the President (EOP) providing support to the President of the United States. The EOP is comprised of The White House Office, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representatives, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the National Cyber Director, Office of the National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, Office of Administration, National Security Council, Council on Environmental Quality, Presidents Intelligence Advisory Board, United States DOGE Service, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the Presidents message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad.

Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV Address Office of Management and Budget

725 17th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20503

US

Visit our careers page

Learn more about what its like to work at Office of Management and Budget, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/eop

Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

With this opportunity, you will be supporting a digital design-based project.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 08/03/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 3, 2026

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0 - $0 without compensation Pay scale & grade

GS 00

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Part-time - varies from 8 - 20 hours per week Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Internships

Occupations and job series

• 0099 General Student Trainee

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number EOP-OMB-13001128-26-NR-IN Control number 876238800

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